Doug Ford has positioned himself as an ally of workers but labour advocates say his work legislation has been weak on enforcement, resulting in little change in the workplace

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford offered little clarity Sunday on how he would pay for billions of dollars in promises if re-elected, as looming tariffs from the U.S. continue to keep economic stability at the forefront of the election campaign.

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives released a campaign platform Monday with promises of up to $40 billion in new spending and a warning from party leader Doug Ford that a fight against U.S. tariffs would likely plunge the province deeper into deficit.

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford offered little clarity Sunday on how he would pay for billions of dollars in promises if re-elected, as looming tariffs from the U.S. continue to keep economic stability at the forefront of the election campaign.

Taking questions from reporters for the first time in more than a week, the PC Leader said he would remove unnecessary red tape to bolster the province’s economy if re-elected. Ontario’s other major parties have also committed to improving interprovincial trade by removing barriers.